This will be an important year, Leo. One in which you must buckle down and get serious about the daily affairs of life (health, schedules, wellness, etc.). I realize that this may sound rather sobering. But it is the sobering of life that will enhance your quality of life in due time.

The year begins with you focused on where to re-invent and re-invest yourself. What are your priorities? Where do you want to focus your energy? How can you cultivate a better lifestyle? These questions will come up for review throughout the year, and eclipses in February will bring you your first clue. Relationship matters are highlighted again in 2018, courtesy of eclipses, and you will be deciding which relationships enhance your quality of life, and which ones take away from your quality of life. Anyone you would consider to be a significant other, features. New relationship beginnings are possible, but only if it fits with how you wish to cultivate the life you desire.

The spring months add energy to expansive motivations, Leo. Travel, higher learning, and a sense of broadening will further influence your ability to soar. Grounded enthusiasm will be necessary – you do not want to get too carried away with thoughts of all that is possible! You can expect a few setbacks as you attempt to spread your wings. Glitches and delays around foreign travel, higher learning, or even publishing may trip you up mid-March through mid-April.

Meanwhile, the month of May brings probably the biggest shake-up of your year – this involves career matters. A sudden shift could see you on a new professional path entirely, but not without some resistance and discomfort (Leos do not like change). Over the past few years, you have been challenged to step outside of your comfort zone to explore more of what gives you purpose. If you are not working in a field that fulfils you, this shake up could shake you into your right vocation. Be patient as this energy unfolds, and hold on tight as we enter the summer months. 

July through August brings three eclipses instead of the regular two. Both are affecting you in important relationships, with a hard stop/no in July. Momentum will begin to build in June, akin to a pressure cooker. Whatever is not working in an important relationship will force you to find another way, or walk away entirely.

​As this choppy energy intensifies throughout the summer, pay attention to your instincts. You may find it relatively easy to tap into your inner source of wisdom. All you must do is get quiet, quit roaring, and listen. A personal new beginning is in store for you, no matter what occurs. Just be patient with yourself, and with others. There may be some minor delays toward the end of August as you consider important decisions, but relationship matters will move forward as we enter the month of September.

Fall will be much calmer as you shift your focus toward home and family. This is an influence in effect all year, bringing expansion in the form of relocation, family planning, and emotional nourishment. A review is in effect October through November that sees you reassessing property matters, or activities involving loved ones. This will resolve by the end of November, so be patient throughout the process, especially if you are buying a new home.

Meanwhile, your year ends on a cheery note! Romance, creative projects, and child’s play are featured. This is fertile energy that could see many Leos welcoming a new baby, or experiencing a love affair. If you put in the “life work” required in 2018, you will be rewarded for your efforts.

Happy New Year, Leo!

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What can I say, Leo? 2016 wasn’t so bad; at least, the density of life that gripped you in 2015 seems to have lifted. Last year saw you trying on new legs, and standing on your own two feet. Domestic matters may have calmed some, as you began to get better acclimated to a new normal. The year ahead sees you planting your feet even more firmly, becoming more inwardly centered, while cementing new foundations that give you the energy and resolve to navigate events of the external world.
 
The year begins with the readjustment of daily affairs. Plans set and appointments made may need to be rescheduled. Even when it comes to how you manage your time and day-to-day routines; you may have to be flexible and learn to go with the flow as best you can. This is all temporary, Leo; your schedule will begin to feel more manageable by the time we reach the end of the month/beginning of February.
 
Meanwhile, eclipses in February are set to initiate a new chapter beginning. You may find that an element of your own self and well-being is released or surrendered, so that you can begin to merge more fully with others. As I said in last year’s horoscope, relationships will begin to take center stage this year, as you work to find the balance between I and We; this is true for business partnerships as well as in artistic collaborations. You have been experiencing a few challenges in romance, creative projects, and with children. 2017 will be a big make or break year with significant others – strong relationships could go the distance, but will require some heavy lifting on your part and a willingness to change. No, Lion, you can’t just have it your way. Remember that. Relationship lessons will be repeated in August, courtesy of two more eclipses.
 
March and April could bring a welcomed distraction from partnership activity, especially if you are navigating tense relations. Travel, higher learning, study, research, and anything else that broadens your mind and expands your worldview will be highlighted. You may be visiting foreign lands, or learning a new philosophy that influences your own core beliefs. This would be a good time to indulge in wanderlust, and any desire to step outside of your comfort zone. But FYI, you will experience a few setbacks in the process, especially if you are planning a big trip, or dealing with international/legal matters. Obstacles may come up that lead you to question all that is true, and how best to cultivate a life that brings more meaning and fulfillment. What that entails will not be made clear until May or June, so bide your time, and expect delays.  
 
The fall months bring a couple of turning points, especially with regards to your place of residence, and the demands of your time. This year will see you exploring new neighborhoods, cities, and states, all the while meeting people from different communities that make you feel at home. Thus, you may decide to relocate in October through 2018. Despite a few obstacles around finances in September, planetary alignments suggest expansion, both literally and figuratively, to your home life and emotional well-being. Meanwhile, the end of 2017 shifts your focus to daily chores as you become more disciplined in managing your time, health, and well-being. Long-term creative projects in the form of brainchildren or physical children could be what influences a more structured lifestyle. A life change is in store.    
 
Happy New Year, Leo!

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You are coming off of a big year, Leo. 2016 will bring sweet rewards for opportunities indulged in 2015. You have been forced into a whole new world – a whole new way of living and being! Abundance is yours for the taking, with the second half of 2016 bringing growth around learning and education. Get ready to embrace more of the unknown dear Lion – it suits you well.
 
January begins with focus on health and wellness. You are ready to start taking better care of your body, and get a better handle on your schedule and daily affairs. There may be a few false starts, however, which see you going back to the drawing board on life management. February will be a good month for routines to stick, so try to ease into any new schedule and fitness regimens.
 
Eclipses in March will add a little flavor to life, as your attention shifts toward intimate matters. Many Leos will be taking out loans for investments at this time, and it is equally possible that a romantic connection leads to a greater commitment. The theme of vulnerability will be fully in effect, requiring you to let go of what you think you know, and trust in what is. Conversations and negotiations will culminate as you sign on the dotted line for love, or for money.
 
Meanwhile, April through June will be a stressful time of year, with the month of May proving to be the most difficult. Tension in love, with children, or with regards to a creative project will surface, and it will feel as though you are taking two steps forward and two steps back. This will be fertile energy with much growth potential surrounding an artistic collaboration, a romantic suitor, or even a pregnancy. But how this energy unfolds will not run smoothly; there will be challenges. You will have to maintain some level of awareness of what and who it is that you value, along with what and who is worthy of your investment. If your priorities are out of whack, or you are too focused on an ideal, then efforts toward ingenuity and recreational pursuits will be thwarted. The same holds true at work – there may be some back and forth on the career front that complicates you living a more authentic life. Avoid making any major career moves in May. Look to June for an important turning point.
 
After a tense period that will test your faith and lead you to learn the value of patience, the summer months will feel energized and buzzed, bringing more pep to your step around your birthday! Eclipses in August and September affect you on the relationship front, a trend that will come more prominently into effect next year. Whether for business or for pleasure; this could represent a make or break moment. But what you experience will work in your favor, as you are set to receive much in the way of material wealth and prosperity now through March of 2017! Until then, be on the look out in October for a big shift that stems around writing projects, education, and speaking engagements. This entire year has your name on it, Leo. Own it. 

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Despite a few emotional low points last year courtesy of Saturn in Scorpio, you’d have to admit that 2014 has seen much in the way of personal growth too, and you are better for it. This continues into 2015, while denser energy related to home, family, and personal foundations begins to finally dissipate. You’ve been patiently waiting for lighter days dear Leo, and I’m happy to report that they will arrive sooner than you think.

Now that you’ve emptied out all the baggage and inner turmoil that have needed your immediate attention, you can get on with doing what you love – standing out to shine! This will require you to be who you were meant to be, no longer hesitant to show your unique talents or express your inner truth. I realize you might think, “Oh THAT’S easy,” but alas, it ain’t all roses. This will require getting over fears and doubts. Even romance, children, or creative projects will take on a more serious tone, serving as obstacles that are a part of your journey towards authentic living.

The beginning of the year sees you spending a great deal of time with significant others. If single, you may be in the throes of a new love affair, while coupled Lions may be contemplating what happens next in a relationship. Hold off on major decisions surrounding a commitment from mid-January to mid-February, as potential mates may be on the fence. Don’t be surprised, too, if any ghosts from relationships past arrive on the scene for final closure. March would be a better time to confirm your relationship status, and a Solar Eclipse on the 20th could seal the deal. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you will merge with another for good. You could equally decide to commit to your own needs in order to attract someone who will honor you for who you are and what you have to offer. This could also play out from a business or financial standpoint.

March will probably be the most active month of 2015, where your desire to explore beyond your everyday comes up against those responsibilities that fill your everyday. Go slowly, as change is on the horizon. First, career will be highlighted in April, while connections made in May and June could thrust you into the life of your dreams (try to be patient, though, if things don’t immediately go as planned). The summer months will be quite auspicious too, as Jupiter links up with Venus in your sign. You will be oozing charm, and your popularity will rise as you leave an unforgettable impression on others (this could be in front of an audience or with that special someone). Try to avoid any “costume makeovers” in August, however. Wait until October to change your look for the crowd, or for the one you love, or for yourself.

September through the end of the year brings an important shift. Money matters will be positive, and a healthy sense of self will ensure that your esteem broadens too. A new lifestyle and personal philosophy will be the norm, while wisdom expands. 2015 marks a year of profound external growth for you. The only thing that could get in the way of it all is you!

Happy New Year, Leo! 

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